# Health Care Reform on The No Agenda Show Health Care Reform comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to April 2010. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – April 2010 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Kathleen Sebelius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathleen-sebelius.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Nancy-ann Deparle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-ann-deparle.md), [Pharmaceutical Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [Seiu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seiu.md), [White House](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [Bank Of America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [Baucus Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baucus-bill.md), [Congressional Budget Office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congressional-budget-office.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Law of the Land Meme, Congressman Phil Hare - **Episode:** [188: Easter Haiku and iPads For You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-04 - **Time:** 1:19:17–1:23:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you/chapter/law-of-the-land-meme-congressman-phil-hare.md The phrase "Law of the Land" is identified as a linguistic meme used to shut down constitutional challenges to legislation like the Healthcare Act. Congressman Phil Hare of Illinois is featured in a clip where he explicitly states he does not "worry about the Constitution" when discussing federal mandates. Keywords: [law of the land](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-of-the-land.md), phil hare, [nfl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfl.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md) ### The Slaughter Solution, Health Care Bill, Deemed Passed - **Episode:** [182: Magnets In Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-14 - **Time:** 1:44:10–1:47:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space/chapter/the-slaughter-solution-health-care-bill-deemed-passed.md House Rules Committee Chairman Louise Slaughter has proposed a procedural maneuver known as the "Slaughter Solution" to pass the Senate's health care bill. This "deem and pass" strategy allows the House to approve the bill without a direct vote on the Senate version. The hosts criticize this as an unconstitutional "shyster" move to avoid political accountability. Keywords: [louise slaughter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louise-slaughter.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [house rules committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules-committee.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md) ### Glenn Beck Interviews Sarah Palin on Ellis Island - **Episode:** [165: Earthquake Machine Strikes Haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/165-earthquake-machine-strikes-haiti.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-14 - **Time:** 23:27–30:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/165-earthquake-machine-strikes-haiti/chapter/glenn-beck-interviews-sarah-palin-on-ellis-island.md Glenn Beck interviews Sarah Palin on a set overlooking the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island. During the segment, Palin credits Beck with the movement to audit the Federal Reserve, seemingly overlooking Ron Paul's long-standing efforts. They discuss the constitutionality of universal health care and the 10th Amendment, with Palin using the phrase "cram down our throat" repeatedly. Keywords: [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), ellis island, [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md) ### Health Care Bill, Young Uninsured Penalties, Small Business Impact - **Episode:** [151: Turkeys Going Rogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/151-turkeys-going-rogue.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-26 - **Time:** 1:27:57–1:31:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/151-turkeys-going-rogue/chapter/health-care-bill-young-uninsured-penalties-small-business-impact.md A Republican Senator from Maine argues that the proposed health care bill will drive up costs for young people, who may choose to pay a $750 fine rather than $5,000 for insurance. This "adverse selection" could destabilize the insurance pool. From a small business perspective, it is suggested that companies may find it cheaper to pay a 4% tax and move employees to a government public option rather than providing private coverage. Keywords: [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), naic, [insurance premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-premiums.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [public option](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-option.md) ### Taylor Swift Saturday Night Live Appearance and Twitter Trends - **Episode:** [146: Fort Hood Terrorist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/146-fort-hood-terrorist.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-08 - **Time:** 0:01–1:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/146-fort-hood-terrorist/chapter/taylor-swift-saturday-night-live-appearance-and-twitter-trends.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program by noting Taylor Swift's recent appearance on Saturday Night Live. Curry observes that Twitter trending topics prioritized the singer and the comedy show over the monumental health care bill passed in the Senate. This observation serves as a critique of national priorities reflected in social media data. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [saturday night live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturday-night-live.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [trending topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trending-topics.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md) ### Mainstream Media Skepticism of White House Job Statistics - **Episode:** [144: Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-01 - **Time:** 10:10–12:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak/chapter/mainstream-media-skepticism-of-white-house-job-statistics.md Mainstream media outlets have begun questioning the White House's "jobs saved or created" metrics, noting the difficulty in measuring hypothetical employment data. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama has been featured in White House blog videos discussing health care insurance reform, often sharing personal anecdotes regarding her daughter's medical history to support the administration's policy goals. Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), [job creation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-creation.md) ### Baucus Health Care Bill and Shell Bill Tactics - **Episode:** [137: Miley Cyrus Meets Hannah Montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/137-miley-cyrus-meets-hannah-montana.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-08 - **Time:** 22:21–26:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/137-miley-cyrus-meets-hannah-montana/chapter/baucus-health-care-bill-and-shell-bill-tactics.md The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report on the Baucus health care bill, estimating it will cost $829 billion over ten years while reducing the deficit. The hosts discuss a religious exemption for Christian Scientists and the legislative tactic of "shell bills," where health care language is inserted into unrelated bills like H.R. 1586. Keywords: [baucus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baucus-bill.md), [congressional budget office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congressional-budget-office.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), christian science, shell bill, [tarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tarp.md) ### Health Care Reform, PHRMA, and Pharmaceutical Shilling - **Episode:** [134: Fox News Babes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/134-fox-news-babes.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-27 - **Time:** 22:43–26:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/134-fox-news-babes/chapter/health-care-reform-phrma-and-pharmaceutical-shilling.md An investigation into the website factsaboutreform.org reveals it is sponsored by Americans for Stable Quality & Care, which is backed by the pharmaceutical lobby PHRMA. Member companies include Amgen, AstraZeneca, and Merck. This connection suggests that the executive branch's health care talking points are heavily influenced by the pharmaceutical industry through a quid pro quo arrangement. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), phrma, [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [quid pro quo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quid-pro-quo.md) ### Unionization Provisions in Health Care Bill HR 3200 - **Episode:** [129: Unionize Everything](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/129-unionize-everything.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-10 - **Time:** 15:27–18:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/129-unionize-everything/chapter/unionization-provisions-in-health-care-bill-hr-3200.md An analysis of the Wall Street Journal op-ed by Mark Mix suggests that Section 225A of health care bill HR 3200 grants Secretary Kathleen Sebelius the authority to regulate health care workers. This provision could potentially force hundreds of thousands of doctors and nurses into unions, explaining the strong support for the bill from the SEIU. Keywords: hr 3200, [kathleen sebelius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathleen-sebelius.md), [seiu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seiu.md), mark mix, [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md) ### Bank of America Thumbprint Policy, Michelle Bachmann Blood Oath - **Episode:** [127: Poppy Futures Blooming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/127-poppy-futures-blooming.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-03 - **Time:** 49:08–51:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/127-poppy-futures-blooming/chapter/bank-of-america-thumbprint-policy-michelle-bachmann-blood-oath.md An armless man was reportedly denied service at a Bank of America because he could not provide a required thumbprint for check cashing. In separate political news, Representative Michelle Bachmann is mentioned regarding her intense opposition to healthcare reform. The hosts also revisit the story of journalists Ling and Lee, mocking their claims of "painful" experiences in North Korea. Keywords: [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [michelle bachmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-bachmann.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), [discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), thumbprint ### Barack Obama, Montana Town Hall, and Lobster Shipment - **Episode:** [124: Obama's Lobsters](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-23 - **Time:** 35:26–37:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters/chapter/barack-obama-montana-town-hall-and-lobster-shipment.md Reports from a town hall meeting in Montana claim that tons of cargo, including expensive lobster, were shipped in for President Obama's visit during a recession. The hosts discuss the remote location of the event and the presence of SEIU union members who allegedly disrupted protesters. The segment questions the optics of such expenses during an economic downturn. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md), [lobster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobster.md), [seiu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seiu.md), [town hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/town-hall.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md) ### Kathleen Sebelius, End-of-Life Care Discussions - **Episode:** [123: Thanksgiving Turkeys](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/123-thanksgiving-turkeys.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-20 - **Time:** 2:57–4:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/123-thanksgiving-turkeys/chapter/kathleen-sebelius-end-of-life-care-discussions.md Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius appeared on Sunday morning talk shows to discuss end-of-life care measures within the healthcare reform debate. Critics argue these measures are cost-cutting tools, while Sebelius characterizes them as personal family discussions. The hosts criticize her for failing to provide direct answers to interviewer Jake Tapper. Keywords: [kathleen sebelius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathleen-sebelius.md), [health and human services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-and-human-services.md), end-of-life care, [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [healthcare reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md) ### David Axelrod Viral Email, White House Reality Check Website - **Episode:** [121: The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-13 - **Time:** 51:36–54:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck/chapter/david-axelrod-viral-email-white-house-reality-check-website.md Senior Advisor David Axelrod issued a mass email to combat "lies and distortions" regarding health insurance reform. The White House launched a "Reality Check" website featuring videos by Nancy-Ann DeParle to debunk viral claims. The hosts characterize this effort as a "Ministry of Truth" style campaign designed to control the narrative surrounding the healthcare bill. Keywords: [david axelrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-axelrod.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [reality check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-check.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), viral email, [nancy-ann deparle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-ann-deparle.md) ### Obama Health Care Appointments and Nancy-Ann DeParle Pharmaceutical Links - **Episode:** [77: Hot Vegetarian Chicks and Other Deep Thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/77-hot-vegetarian-chicks-and-other-deep-thoughts.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-05 - **Time:** 33:36–37:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/77-hot-vegetarian-chicks-and-other-deep-thoughts/chapter/obama-health-care-appointments-and-nancy-ann-deparle-pharmaceutical-links.md President Obama introduced Kathleen Sebelius as the nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary and Nancy-Ann DeParle as the White House health czar. 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